Spiraken Review Podcast

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 283: Cutie Honey A Go Go (or Honey Flash A Go Go)

In this episode, Xan revisits an old manga title reimagined for modern audiences. So enjoy as he reviews the shojo magical girl action adventure manga series, Cutie Honey A Go Go adapted from Go Nagai's original manga by Shimpei Itoh
 
Besides comparing this to the original series (which we reviewed here, our host also discusses the new elements and the cliffhanger ending to this manga. hope you enjoy this episode. (Note Xan reedited this episode to include the new opening theme to Cutie Honey Universe for the ending credits. tell me what you think about it compared to the original)

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 282: Life Is Money (or With A Roll of the Dice, You Will Lose...)

Xan has returned from Anime Boston. Stay tuned for his con Review o. But for now, in this podcast episode, Xan prepares to gamble the lose of his sense for big bucks. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen psychological drama horror  gambling manga series, Life is Money by Asaniji Teru and illustrated by Yasuraba Tekka
 
Besides pondering the psychological implications of losing your senses, our host discusses the diverse cast of characters and their potential motivations. hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Ready Player One

In this mini movie review episode, Xan and Gretta review a film adaptation of Ernest Cline's 80s nostalgia heavy novel . So sit back and enjoy as our hosts review Ready Player One, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance.
 
 

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 281: Tales of Wedding Rings (or It’s Like Mormon Married Life, But With Green Lantern Rings)

In this podcast episode, Xan takes time from his exploration of Anime Boston 2018 to bring you a new Yen Press release. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen harem action fantasy manga series, Tales of Wedding Rings by Maybe
 
Besides discussing the overarching plot of this vol, our intrepid host also discusses his plans for Anime Boston. hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 280: Planetes (or We’re Standing On A Planet That’s Evolving And Revolving At 900 Miles)

In this podcast episode, Xan tries to stave off space madness and marvel at the universe around us as he reviews arguably one of the greatest scifi manga of all time. So enjoy as he reviews the seinen science fiction drama manga series  Planetes by Makoto Yukimura
 
Besides discussing the hard science fiction elements of this story, our host also discusses the vastness of space and the real dangers living in space can have on the human body.  Hope you enjoy this episode.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 279: Lychee Light Club (or What TheDid I Just Read)

In this podcast episode, Xan is disturbed and sickened as he reviews the twisted manga adaptation of a stage play that was probably written by a sociopath. So, in this episode Xan reviews the psychotic manga Lychee Light Club by Usamaru Furuya
 
Xan tdiscusses his distaste for this manga and the reason why it is garbage. If you disagree,comment below with your thoughts.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 278: She And Her Cat (or She Is My Human)

In this podcast episode, Xan reviews another Makoto Shinkai Manga Adaptaion. This time Xan reviews the slice of life romance drama manga "She and Her Cat" written by Makoto Shinkai and Illustrated by Tsubasa Yamaguchi
 
Xan discusses the early history of this manga, the love that a cat can truly give its human and why this manga is so important. Hope you enjoy this episode

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 277: Arakawa Under The Bridge (or The Burden of Being In Debt To Someone Else)

In this podcast episode, Xan decides to live a transient lifestyle with some crazy people, so sit back and relax as he reviews the comedy manga series "Arakawa Under The Bridge" by Hikaru Nakamura
 
Xan discusses the bizarre nature of this manga and ponders what possessed Nakamura sensei to make this series. Hope you Enjoy

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 276: Imperfect Girl (or Being At The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time)

In this podcast episode, Xan reviews a manga adaptation of a psychological thriller novel written by legendary novelist Nisioisin. so enjoy as he reviews 'Imperfect Girl/ Shoujo Fujuubun" by Mitsuru Hattori 
 
Xan talks about the unique style of perspective used in this novel as well as the flaws of this mystery story. If you disagree, comment below with your thoughts.

Spiraken Manga Review Ep 275: Eyeshield 21 (or Run, Sena, Run)

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan puts on shoulder pads and gets out there onto the field as he reviews another engaging sports manga series. So take notes as he reviews the shonen sports manga  series, "Eyeshield 21" written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Yusuke Murata
 
Xan distills the essence of sports manga in this episode as well as discusses the unique design of the uniforms from this manga. hope you enjoy this episode.